COURT OF CLAIMS-PRISONERS
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HB 481 — COURT OF CLAIMS-PRISONERS
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Personnel Code. Establishes a preference in an entrance examination of 5 points for a qualified person who has been wrongfully accused of a crime for which the person was imprisoned in a State prison and a court of competent jurisdiction finds that the evidence that resulted in his or her conviction was erroneous or that new evidence indicates that the person did not commit the crime. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that claims against the State for time unjustly served in State prisons must be automatically heard and payment made within 120 days after the person who unjustly served time is discharged from prison. Provides that the claim may be made if a court finds that the evidence that resulted in the person's conviction was erroneous or that new evidence indicates that the person did not commit the crime for which he or she was convicted (rather than providing that only the issuance of a pardon by the Governor on the grounds of innocence may be the basis of a claim). Increases the maximum statutory awards to a person released from prison because of these factors. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to Bill HB 481 include the addition of nine new lines of text while removing another nine lines from the previous version. Although the specific content of these lines isn't provided, the amendment process often indicates a refinement or clarification of the bill's language. This can help ensure that the bill is more precise and better aligned with its intended goals, making it potentially more effective when implemented. It’s important for lawmakers to adapt the language of bills, as clearer language can lead to better understanding and compliance by those affected by the law.
093_HB0481HB0481 Engrossed LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b AN ACT in relation to persons wrongfully imprisoned, amending named Acts.
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for HB0481 Engrossed -3- LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b imprisonment of over 14 years, not more than ________ -----0--;
____________m____________ _____a_______________________G____________________p_____________ _____s_____________________f______________________m_____________ _____e_____________________l______________________d_____________ _____f______________________a______________________9____________ _____b____ ---------------e-----------------------a------------ -----s---------------------a----------------------e------------- -----b---------------------l----------------------f------------- -----9---- (d) All claims against the State for damages in cases sounding in tort, if a like cause of action would lie against a private person or corporation in a civil suit, and all like claims sounding in tort against the Medical Center Commission, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois HB0481 Engrossed -4- LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b University, the Board of Trustees of Governors State University, the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, the Board of Trustees of Northeastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University, or the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy;
HB0481 Engrossed -5- LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b (g) All claims filed pursuant to the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
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HB0481 Engrossed -7- LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b (d) All claims arising under paragraph (f) of Section 8 of this Act must be filed within one year of the date of the death of the law enforcement officer or fireman as provided in Section 3 of the "Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Compensation Act", approved September 30, 1969, as amended.
439.24) HB0481 Engrossed -8- LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b Sec.
This Act takes effect upon HB0481 Engrossed -9- LRB093 05224 MBS 05284 b becoming law.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles G. Morrow, III
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lovana Jones
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Fiscal Note Filed
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 010-000-000
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
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Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
Sponsors
- Mary E. Flowers · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Mary E. Flowers
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 481 do?
- Amends the Personnel Code. Establishes a preference in an entrance examination of 5 points for a qualified person who has been wrongfully accused of a crime for which the person was imprisoned in a State prison and a court of competent jurisdiction finds that the evidence that resulted in his or her conviction was erroneous or that new evidence indicates that the person did not commit the crime. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that claims against the State for time unjustly served in State prisons must be automatically heard and payment made within 120 days after the person who unjustly served time is discharged from prison. Provides that the claim may be made if a court finds that the evidence that resulted in the person's conviction was erroneous or that new evidence indicates that the person did not commit the crime for which he or she was convicted (rather than providing that only the issuance of a pardon by the Governor on the grounds of innocence may be the basis of a claim). Increases the maximum statutory awards to a person released from prison because of these factors. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 481?
- HB 481 is sponsored by Mary E. Flowers.
- What is the current status of HB 481?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 481?
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